Portland State’s Smith Memorial Student Union could undergo a multimillion dollar facelift within the next two years—as long as students are willing to foot the bill. Architecture and design firm…
There is no right way to be gay
The LGBTQ+ is a marginalized community that in times of animosity cannot turn against itself. Self-identity and labels are not up for debate. Queer people must be careful to not…
Protesters silence controversial speaker at College Republicans event
After being invited back to Portland State’s campus following a two-year ban for drawing his gun on protesters, conservative blogger Michael Strickland received a less-than-warm welcome. A March 5 College…
Events Calendar March 12–18
Tuesday, March 12 Art “Immerse” Stephanie Chefas Project Tue–Fri: Noon–6 p.m. through March 22 Free Yellena James uses multiple layers of resin to create grandiose pieces that channel “chimerical landscapes.”…
Comprehensive Review Analyzes Campus safety
Margolis Healy released its Public Safety Management Study and Safety and Security Program Assessment on Feb. 22, which discussed issues regarding disarmament, CPSO staffing changes, houselessness and mental health. The…
Womxn’s march returns to PSU
Continuing the tradition of one of the largest single-day protests in U.S. history, thousands of demonstrators filled Portland State’s Park Blocks on March 3 for the 2019 Portland’s Womxn’s March…
CPSO increases campus presence after spike in invasion of privacy reports
In response to a recent increase of invasion of privacy crimes in university buildings, Campus Public Safety Officers will be increasing their presence in Smith Memorial Student Union, Cramer Hall,…
Shoureshi responds to report on ethical issues, staff mistreatment
Portland State President Rahmat Shoureshi responded on March 4 to an Oregonian report on ethical issues and staff mistreatment within the president’s office, sending a letter to staff and faculty…
Getting through PSU
Even as a multimillion dollar budget deficit looms over Portland State, administrators are betting they can attract $60 million from the state to improve student success and debt reduction. PSU…
Playing in pain
Pain management in sports is a growing problem that exists in college and will continue into the professional arena. The issue of pain management among professional athletes and former pros…
University’s financial fears
The first in a series of four budget town hall meetings were held on Feb. 28 in the Native American Student Community Center to provide information to students and the…